Quotes and Reviews

Quotes from the Press   -   Customer Reviews

Quotes from the Press:

"We hit the jackpot with the Berwood Hill Inn. ... A five-course breakfast outside, elegant furnishings and antiques inside, and an atmosphere of peace and quiet everywhere rounded out this magical getaway. ... The countless gardens adorning the grounds are a flower-lover's dream."

- Mary Jedlicka Humston, BOOM Magazine

"a perfect wintertime retreat"

- Julie Pfitzinger, Minneapolis Star Tribune

"the house glows with warmth and charm"

- Andrea Faiad, Rochester Post-Bulletin

"The Berwood Hill Inn is a great place to think indulgently — get a massage in your room, sniff the flowers that scent the air as you walk the acres of ever-changing, award-winning gardens or simply sit in the new gazebo and enjoy the view of the entire valley."

- Sarah Tieck, Minneapolis Star Tribune

"a dramatic country inn"

- Kristie Greve, Midwest Home & Garden

"Lanesboro's finest B&B ... Bluff Country's most luxurious inn"

- Travel + Leisure Magazine

"The crowning glory of the inn is its award-winning gardens. The lush greenery under the stately pines creates an oasis from the busy modern world."

- Cheri TollefsonLehse, Minnesota Moments Magazine
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"It is just fabulous ... a warm, comfortable atmosphere ... a labor of love"

- Jeannette Trompeter, Host 
Better Homes & Gardens TV Show

"Over the years, Berwood Hill Inn, the elegant Victorian Bed & Breakfast located between Preston and Lanesboro, has received its share of publicity. The country estate, with its exquisite gardens, has long been featured in tourist magazines as a 'must-see' vacation and weekend retreat."

- John Torgrimson, Fillmore County Journal

"an inn that has it all — rich history, superb design, fine cuisine and gardens you'll want to get lost in"

- Victorian Homes Magazine

"Best Holiday Getaway"

- 2005 Arrington's Bed & Breakfast Journal

"I can't believe our stay at the B&B is already over. The last few days I kept hoping time would slow down or stop completely. On the other hand, I guess the fact that a vacation is so fleeting is what makes it so special."

- Sally Forth, Cartoon Heroine and Satisfied Berwood Guest

"It's a wonderful spot... a beautiful piece of country. ... The gardens are so magnificent and the house is restored so meticulously"

- Craig MacIntosh, Cartoon Illustrator
SALLY FORTH syndicated comic strip

"[Lanesboro is] known as one of Minnesota's bed-and-breakfast capitals. A good reason why is the Berwood Hill Inn. The Victorian country home four miles west of town on State-16 offers antique-filled rooms, a five-course breakfast, lush gardens and a valley view that's expecially breathtaking in the fall."

- Berit Thorkelson, Midwest Living Magazine

"Best Gardens"

- 2004 Arrington's Bed & Breakfast Journal

"unexpectedly marvelous antiques"

- Victorian Homes Magazine

"a stay at Berwood is nothing short of art"

- Sarah Tieck, Minneapolis Star Tribune

"people from all over the country and even Europe come to experience the pastoral charm this historic homestead has to offer"

- Cathy Taylor, Victorian Homes Magazine

"Connoisseur's Favorite"

- Minneapolis Star Tribune

"welcome-home personality ...
ingenious garden vignettes"

- Cathy Taylor, Victorian Homes Magazine

"Best In the Midwest"

- 2003 Arrington's Bed & Breakfast Journal

"as luxurious as a B&B can get"

- Kendell Cronstrom, Travel + Leisure Magazine

"the gardens here are beautiful, the interior design of the home is spectacular"

- Tim Alexander, Executive Producer
Better Homes & Gardens TV Show

"one of the reasons guests return to the Inn again and again: the food"

- Jeannette Trompeter, Host 
Better Homes & Gardens TV Show

"once you set foot inside the door, it'll feel like you're in a 19th century romance novel"

- Michelle L. Saxton, Rochester Magazine

"A stroll through the property's vibrant gardens seems the perfect way to settle any pre-wedding jitters."

- Minnesota Bride Magazine

" ... perfect for a one night getaway or a whole weekend of escape — it's impossible to choose between the land of the waking with its sweet and savory kitchen scents, and the land of sleep and retreat with its soft-as-a-feather beds, crackling fireplaces, and bubbling hot tubs for two.  ... At the Berwood Hill Inn in Lanesboro, the beauty is in the details."

- Minnesota Monthly Magazine

Customer Reviews:

"The staff at Berwood were wonderful and they went above and beyond to make sure our day was perfect! All of guests commented on how beautiful the Inn was and how wonderfully decorated the Roost was. In my opinion it was the absolute perfect location for a fairytale winter wedding. Thank you for everything you did to make our wedding perfect. We truly appreciate it."

- Deb & John, bride & groom

"Just let me say, we couldn't have had a better time. The Inn, the setting, the food, the wonderful treatment — all of it was continually surprising. We will look for an opportunity to return. In fact, we're thinking of making ... Berwood Inn an annual event."

- Phil & Kathe, Berwood guests

"We enjoyed our wedding experience very much! So many of our guests commented on the beauty of the environment. The communication and dedication of the Berwood staff made for a very relaxing experience.  The inn keepers for the evening were very helpful!! We would highly recommend the inn to anyone traveling that way and in fact did to extended family. Thank you for all you did to help us celebrate what turned out to be a beautiful day!"

- Cozy, bride

"We had a delightful time at Berwood over the weekend. Breakfast was fantastic! We hope to return and will bring my mother & mother in law for tea in a gazebo... Thanks!"

- Bob & Arlouene, Berwood guests

"Everything was wonderful — the food was delicious! Our host was wonderful. No one wanted the evening to end. And now the grand finale — looking out the Owl's Nest windows and seeing a table set up outside for breakfast. This is a wedding that we will all never forget!"

- Karen & Mike, bride & groom

"We had a wonderful time ... [The staff was] delightful and the food was amazing. We'll certainly be back."

- Erik, Berwood guest

"Ahh, Sweet Berwood — Where the soul unfolds like pedals,
Where the taste buds dance with delight,
And where the memories will warm you until next you return."

- Barbara, Berwood guest